Foster a Future

To foster or adopt this child or another child in need of a home, call the New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department, (800) 432-2075 or visit CYFD.org.

Name: Damien

Age: 13

Spend some time in the kitchen with Damien. This teen loves to cook and would like to be a chef someday. Damien is a very physically active guy.

He is currently in the eighth grade and does great in math. Damien benefits from an IEP (Individualized Education Plan) and counseling, which may need to be continued after placement. The caseworker prefers a two-parent family willing to participate in a transitional plan prior to placement. She would like for Damien to be the oldest or only child; however, all family types will be considered. Financial assistance may be available for adoption-related services. For New Mexico children, both homestudied and non-homestudied New Mexico families are encouraged to inquire; only homestudied families from other states should do so.